Research Excursions Program

To do in the Fall term:

• September – December: Gather information as you review REP deadlines, talk with professors, classmates and REP alumni
  • If you are interested in an REP with a particular course, encourage the faculty member to submit an REP proposal
  • Sharpen your interview skills! Review these tips from Student Life and Interview Ready modules from UTSC

To do in the Winter term:

• February: Review list of REP proposals posted on the CLNx portal
  • Apply by deadline
  • Investigate immunizations and travel document requirements for destination country
• March: Attend bi-annual Research Fair
  • Attend interviews and/or respond to faculty member’s emailed questions
  • If you secure an offer, accept/decline by deadline
  • Sign REP contract by deadline
• April: If the REP involves international travel, complete Safety Abroad pre-departure training module and paperwork, as required by the University
• September: Participate in bi-annual Research Fair

You will need to do the following before your REP: 

• Submit an application package (resume/CV, letter of intent, unofficial transcript) by the deadline. See this CLNx application process video for insight into the process
• Follow the faculty supervisor’s selection process (online/in-person/telephone interviews, respond to questions over email, etc.)
• Sign an REP contract. Before signing an REP contract, carefully consider the offer and do some research about the travel destination. If you have any questions or concerns, please address them to the instructor and the ELOS office.
• Attend orientation sessions with your professor and U of T staff.
• Complete Safety Abroad requirements for international destinations
• Prepare travel documents as required, well in advance. You are responsible to ensure you have valid travel documents, such as a passport and visa, to enter and exit the destination. The costs associated with travel document applications are not funded by the University. Contact the PIP office if you need a supporting document for your travel document application.  
• Complete immunizations as required. Complete immunizations and travel documents as required. Check whether there are required and recommended vaccinations on the Government of Canada Travel Vaccinations page. You should also check with a health care provider as soon as possible regarding vaccinations or other health concerns. Vaccinations are not funded by the University.

For Summer 2024 REPs, students can apply from February 9 to March 6, 2024. Applications include three documents: resume/CV, a letter of intent and an unofficial transcript. For those interested to learn about the Summer 2024 application process, please view the CLNx application process video. On March 7, 2024, all applications will be sent to the faculty supervisor. 

After student applications are sent to the faculty supervisors, they make their selections in accordance with the relevant deadlines (see the Dates section above for details). Some faculty supervisors will conduct interviews, while other may reach out to candidates by phone or email. Only students who are being considered or are selected for an REP course will be contacted by the relevant faculty supervisor. Selected students are required to sign an agreement (REP contract) with their supervising professor to participate in an REP course and will be enrolled into the course by the Office of the Dean prior to the start of the relevant term. All internationally-bound students must complete Safety Abroad requirements to participate in the REP course. 

For more information about the Research Excursions Program, please email experiential.artsci@utoronto.ca.